Gamatil: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Gamatil Benefits & Uses

Gamatil is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Gamatil Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Male)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Gamatil Related Warnings

Is the use of Gamatil safe for pregnant women?

Gamatil is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Gamatil safe during breastfeeding?

Gamatil does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Gamatil on the Kidneys?

Gamatil rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Gamatil on the Liver?

Gamatil is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Gamatil on the Heart?

Using Gamatil does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Gamatil with Other Drugs

Gamatil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Gamatil Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gamatil unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Gamatil

Is this Gamatil habit forming or addictive?

Gamatil is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Gamatil you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Gamatil is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Gamatil for mental disorders.

No

Gamatil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gamatil

It is safe to take Gamatil with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Gamatil

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Gamatil.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Gamatil

Question over 4 years ago

Can Gamatil treat UTI?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Gamatil can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Gamatil?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Take Gamatil as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.

Question over 3 years ago

Can I take Gamatil with paracetamol?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Gamatil can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Gamatil along with paracetamol if it does not exceed recommended doses.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Gamatil cover enterococcus?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Gamatil does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Gamatil. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Gamatil affect hemoglobin?

Yes, Gamatil can affect hemoglobin, it causes decreased hemoglobin in blood but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown.